I WILL RETURN

" And . . . that's it." I clenched my fists, fighting my tears back.

Men don't cry.

Strong men don't cry.

Don't ever let them know you're weak.

I could feel my father whispering my in ears, it's pure anguish.

" YOU MOTHERFUCKER." Shawn screamed, lunging towards me.

He gripped my throat, immediately blocking out my air. I punch his abdomen, shoving him back when he plants a punch on my face, busting my bottom lip.

" Fuck!" I groaned, feeling blood run down my chin.

" Guys stop!" Enrique pulls Shawn off me, glaring at us.

" For fucks sake, Sage is here. Do you have any idea of how she will feel if she wakes up and finds you two drenched in blood? You'll trigger her and she'll be scared of us more than she is right now." He growls, throwing the box of paper towels on me.

" Let it trigger her, Enrique. Was she living her dream life before this? I just can't believe how low can someone stoop and . . . Sabrina, how could she? I knew she hated Sage but, we were siblings at the end of the day. How could she do this to Sage after watching all that Sage has been through?" Shawn sobs, falling on the floor.

His body shakes as he lets out loud hiccups, just like Sage does when she cries. He pulls his hair, shifting away from us.

" I just . . . I can't . . . I-" Shawn struggles with his words before he breaks down crying.

Enrique pats his shoulder, his expressions unreadable as he looks at Sage. I quickly wipe my tears, before cleaning the blood off my face. My lip stung as I dug out some ice cubes from the bucket, placing them on my lip to avoid swelling.

My eyes slowly ran to Sage, as a ting of adrenaline pumped into me. I looked at her with moist eyes, my heart denying to feel anything else other than her. God, how could I be so blind towards her!?

" I don't think you care. You look like you're having a good time here." Enrique raises an eyebrow, glaring at me.

" Everyone deals with their pain in a different way, I don't show doesn't mean I don't feel." I snap, dumping the tissues in the bin.

" You don't or else you wouldn't have done all that unforgivable sins to her." he growls, his eyes accusing me.

" I was blinded by my brother's love and don't act like you're some kind of saint." I scream, holding his gaze more fiercely.

" I love Sage and I would never do what all you have done to her." Enrique says.

" ENOUGH! I WILL FUCKING THROW YOU BOTH DOWN THE BALCONY IF YOU CLAIM TO LOVE MY SISTER ONE MORE TIME. IF YOU REALLY DID LOVE HER, YOU WOULDN'T HAVE LEFT HER AFTER FIVE MINUTES OF KNOWING THAT SHE WAS RAPED, AND YOU HADES, DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED." Shawn screams, as Enrique flinches back from his loud voice.

Sage lets out a little sob, as I immediately run to her side, caressing her hair gently. Shawn glares at me, smacking my hand away from her. He coos soft words into her ears, trying to calm her down, but her sobs didn't decrease nor did she open her eyes. Her lips form into a pout as she whines, clutching her pillow, before she slowly falls quiet again.

" She's having a nightmare," Enrique whispers.

He picks up a glass of water from the table, handing it to Shawn before he grabs one for himself. Shawn lets out a sigh, gulping down the water but his eyes stayed on Sage as if she will disappear if he looked away.

I lean back, texting Lawrence.

Get to the hotel in ten minutes.

Be right there, boss!

" Whoa," Enrique mumbles, falling on a chair.

" My head is spinning." he says.

" Mine too." Shawn groans, clutching his head.

Mine doesn't. Lucky me!

Enrique freezes, his eyes slowly fall on me as they fill with dread.

" You. . . " he whispers, before he gets knocked out by the drug.

Shawn's eyes close too, his head lolls to the back as they both fall into a deep slumber. I grab my phone and pistol from the table, kneeling near Sage who was fast asleep.

A few traitorous tears slowly make their way down my cheeks as I looked at her face.

" I've been really mean to you, haven't I? And I know saying sorry is not going to do anything to the deep wounds I've gifted you. But I love you. . . I really do, Sage." I break down crying, holding her hands into mine.

"I don't know how to fucking explain what my heart feels for you. I've left my family . . . I've left all of them, I don't care about anyone of them, you're the center of my tiny world now. I know I'm not doing the right thing by snatching you from your brother but I'm selfish for you, just for you." I sob, pulling her soft hands to my chest.

" I knew you weren't trust worthy,"

My heart skipped a long beat as I spun around to see Hades and Shawn awake and glaring at me.

" You thought we'd trust after all that?" Enrique scoffed.

" You really showed your real colors at the end, didn't you?" Shawn growled.

" I'm not doing anything wrong, I'm her legal husband and I have every right to take my wife with me." I snap, as Enrique rolls his eyes.

" I knew something was wrong the moment you begun acting so different today, I knew you surely had a trick up your sleeve. Shawn saw you spiking the water but we decided to play along. Nice plan by the way." He growls.

" Look, you guys do a favor to all of us and let me take her. I will heal what I've broken, I will and I don't need anyone of you for that." I say, clutching Sage's hand.

I'm scared to let go of her.

" The first thing I'll do after Sage is better, is get her divorced. Trust me on this one." Shawn growls, trying to yank my hand away from her.

" I love her, Shawn." I tighten my grip on her.

" Oh fuck off." he scoffs.

" I-" my phone rings loudly, cutting me off as I groan answering it.

" This better be fucking important."

" Boss! We found Sean, he is in Emerald Stallion Casino." Lawrence huffs.

Sean. That filthy bastard.

" I'm coming, Lawrence. Make sure he doesn't escape! I'm coming." I growl, running to the door when Enrique grips my arm, stopping me.

" Where are you going?" he questions.

" I'm going to get my wife the justice she deserves."

" You'll die. You do know that, right? We don't have any idea of how many men he has with him." he snaps.

" I won't. I'm Hades Romano for fucks' sake!" I rolled my eyes.

" What if you die? Your brother isn't less of a monster." Enrique snaps.

" Even better! Sage will be more happy if both of her tormentors die at once." I shrug, looking at my baby probably for the last time.

A minute ago, I was going to run with her away from this dark world. And now, I'm leaving her. Wow fate, just love you for this one!

" Hey Shawn, just promise me that you'll always love her and keep her safe and feed her meatballs with hands." I smile but my heart is wailing in pain.

" I will." Shawn mumbles. He didn't even look sad by the fact that I might not return, he loves Sage way too much to care for me.

My knees felt weak as I slowly walked near Sage, leaning down, placing a gentle kiss on her cheek. Her skin felt soft against my lips as I froze, trying to cherish this moment. You're the only person I want to be on my mind when I die, baby.

" I love you. I will return soon." I whisper.

With a heavy heart, I turned away from her, twisting the door knob before stepping out of the room.

I want to act selfish, I want to run in and cuddle to her till the end of the time. I want to hear her crazy rants, I want to cook for her, I want to watch cartoons with her, I want to love her, to make her happy till she forgets what sorrow feels like.

But I have to leave. I have to kill Sean, I have to give her the justice she deserves.

Obviously, I haven't forgotten to punish myself but there has to be someone to put an end to an animal like Sean and that has to be me.

Pray for mercy, Sean because you won't find any in my wrath.